State of the Industry 2017: Pork, sustainable seafood trend up Factors such as case-ready packaging play a major role in the growth of the meat and poultry market. Marina Mayer July 11, 2017 The USDA projects that beef and pork production will expand steadily between 2016 and 2025. Read More
State of the Industry 2017: Prepared foods drive growth in sides category The industry should focus on convenience as the overarching advantage of deli/fresh prepared vs home-cooked meals. Marina Mayer July 11, 2017 Prepared foods accounted for 58% of the $24 billion in deli sales in mid-2016, and are considered an emerging driver of growth.Read More
Bolthouse Farms gives consumers guiltless options with refrigerated yogurt-based spreads July 11, 2017 Bolthouse Farms, Santa Monica, Calif., placed second in this year's Best New Retail Products contest.Read More
State of the Industry 2017: Convenience keeps ready meals at consumers’ fingertips Frozen microwavable foods represent the largest and fastest growing microwavable foods product segment. Marina Mayer July 11, 2017 Frozen pizzas' continued move to higher quality and greater variety appears to be helping the overall category increase dollar sales. Read More
La Brea Bakery enters freezer aisle, nabs first place in Best New Retail Products contest July 10, 2017 La Brea Bakery, Los Angeles, took first place in this year's Best New Retail Products contest.Read More
Best New Retail Products contest 2017 Vote for your favorite new product. March 6, 2017 Check out these 17 refrigerated and frozen foods and beverages to be named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ fifth annual Top 5 Readers’ Choice Best New Retail Product.Read More
2016 Best New Products Contest July 18, 2016 Congratulations to the processors who placed in the Top 5 of this year's Best New Products Contest. Read More
2016 State of the Industry: Today’s desserts consist of nostalgic flavors, portable packaging Handhelds and single-serve offerings are opening up the market to those consumers who turn to cold desserts as a snack. Marina Mayer July 15, 2016 From playful flavors to alcohol-infused varieties to handheld options, today’s frozen desserts, novelties and pies bring a lot to the party. Read More
2016 State of the Industry: The future of cold beverages is functional More and more beverage processors are turning to HPP and cold-pressed technologies. Marina Mayer July 15, 2016 Advanced technologies help HPP processors accelerate new product developments while still achieving high levels of food safety.Read More
2016 State of the Industry: Dips & spreads bring innovation, flavor & portability to the party Bold flavors and a marriage of untraditional textures combined with portable packaging make the dips and spreads category one to watch. Marina Mayer July 14, 2016 Whichever way consumers dip and spread, this growing category continues to bring innovation, flavor and portability to every party. Read More